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Taking delivery of my 1999 RS tomorrow! I will be immediately rolling it in the shop and start stripping it for the conversion! I have a few more weeks before my donor type r come in to port. We brought in 90% of the type r complete doors complete interior and an uncut wiring harness rear glass and wiper the whole 9. here are a few pics of my donor i felt wrong having it cut but since we cant import this is the next best thing! enjoy.

Something came up that may cause this Project to be for sale PM for information

Started tearing down the RS today and first issue arose the fender bolt and the bottom by the door under the skirt looks like it decided to weld it self there... cant get the socket on it and getting anything started it just rounded the bolt. FML I hit it with the PB blaster and will let it soak.
Here is how it looks so far

and the bolt any one want to chime in on how to do this without destroying the mount im all ears or eyes in this case

When I get older, I want to import a car. I think I prefer right hand drive more...

cant be be imported i had to have the car bought in Japan and cut and shipped to port in the USA. the difference is when you get the whole car its easier to swap the parts over and you have everything you need. I am looking forward to right hand drive as well. i will do my best to document the process to help anyone that wants to go this route.

Removed front fenders and stripped interior out still working on the dash, pulled some parts off motor as well. a lot of PB blaster with 200K on chasis al ot of the bolts are rusted to death. counting down the days to pick up the new power plant!!

dash is out various various other bits out. two screws behind the top of dash were a bit tricky but they are out. major portion of engine harness removed and unconnected. hopefully motor out by next update.

update from my supplier he sent me some pictures of his latest buy and the break down of my donor car. estimated arrival is 10/21-10/28. anyone know why someone would mix and match coil overs? The donor car has Tein rear and HKS front

very productive weekend with the help of a good friend we stripped the dash to the fire wall, cleared the AC system and loosed all the bolts mating the tranny to the block. motor isn't completely out but should be free once motor mounts are loosened. updated my log sheet with tools used and tracked nuances for future builders references.

a few pics of the progress

Brake master cylinder is free but the rear line fittings in the ABS pump are rusty and soft trying my best not to destroy them but may have to. any one know how much a set of brake lines go for?

very productive weekend with the help of a good friend we stripped the dash to the fire wall, cleared the AC system and loosed all the bolts mating the tranny to the block. motor isn't completely out but should be free once motor mounts are loosened. updated my log sheet with tools used and tracked nuances for future builders references.

a few pics of the progress

Brake master cylinder is free but the rear line fittings in the ABS pump are rusty and soft trying my best not to destroy them but may have to. any one know how much a set of brake lines go for?

AB

Type R should not have ABS anyway, so new lines will be needed. Time to buy a flaring tool and some piping. Should be able to do the entire system for $200 including the tool.

Goods should be in Montreal Saturday! Crossing my fingers everything will clear customs in one piece and gets here. I'll post pic as soon as I get them at that point I'll also be plugging for my source so he can get more business.